Ciscomani Joins Republican Colleagues in a Letter Urging House GOP Leadership to Prioritize Passage of the Farm Bill
WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) joined a majority of his House Republican colleagues in a letter urging House GOP leadership to prioritize passage of a Farm Bill that meets the needs of America’s farmers and ranchers.
The Farm Bill is a legislative package that establishes the priorities and policies of the agriculture industry for a five-year period. Additionally, the Farm Bill’s nutrition programs provide critical nutrition assistance to millions of Americans. The current Farm Bill, which was passed in 2018 and reauthorized in 2023, will expire this year.
“I am proud to join this letter urging our leadership to prioritize passage of the Farm Bill to support our communities,” said Ciscomani. “Rising inflation has driven production costs higher, hurting the pocketbooks of farmers and ranchers and making food more expensive for consumers. Simply extending the current Farm Bill is not enough, we must provide the agriculture industry with the proper tools and resources they need to bolster our food supply and protect the vital nutrition programs millions rely on. The Farm Bill passed out of the House Agriculture Committee earlier this year and must be sent for a full House vote as soon as possible.”
“We are honored to stand alongside 139 of my colleagues to lead a letter that shows House leadership that Republicans are committed to passing a Farm Bill that supports our nation’s constituents, farmers, ranchers, and rural communities,” said Alford. “We passed H.R. 8467 out of committee, and now it is time to give it to America. The stakes are high; production costs are up, and farm income is declining. We don’t need an extension, and we don’t need this next year–we need this Farm Bill now. Our producers are worthy of certainty and support for their tireless work in feeding, fueling, and clothing the world.”
“I led 139 of my colleagues – the majority of the House Republican Conference – in calling for Republican House leadership to bring the Farm Bill up for a vote as soon as possible,” said Hinson. “This bill passed out of committee with bipartisan support, and I believe would receive bipartisan support on the House Floor from Members who understand that food security is national security. Our farmers don’t have time for games, they need Congress to do the work and come through for them, just like they come through for us each day. I will continue advocating for passage of a strong Farm Bill to ensure Iowa farmers can continue feeding and fueling the world.”
Ciscomani recently wrote a joint op-ed with Arizona Farm Bureau President Stefanie Smallhouse about the critical need to pass a Farm Bill.
On May 24, 2024, the House Agriculture Committee passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R. 8467) to reauthorize the Farm Bill. The letter was led by Reps. Mark Alford (MO-04), Ashley Hinson (IA-02), and Jennifer Kiggans (VA-02).
The full text of the letter is available here.
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